Kenmore Elite 25314502104, 25314502105, 25314542100, 25314542101, 25314542102 Owner’s Manual

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Freezer
Use & Care Guide

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Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Sears Canada, Inc.,Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

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2169_0200A (0403)

Record Serial/Model Numbers ......... 2

Safety .................................................. 2-3

Warranty .............................................. 3

Canada - Limited Warranty ................. 4

First Steps ........................................... 5-6

Energy Saving Tips ............................. 6

Setting the Temperature Control ......... 6

Freezer Optional Features .................. 7-8

Care and Cleaning .............................. 9-10

Power Failure / Freezer Failure ........... 10

Troubleshooting Guide ......................... 11-12

Sears Service ...................................... 13

Sears Canada Customers ................... 13

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions
for your model. Use your freezer only as instructed in this
guide.These instructions are not meant to cover every

possible condition and situation that may occur. Common
sense and caution must be practiced when installing,
operating, and maintaining any appliance.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided

below.The serial plates are located either on the upper left
wall inside the freezer (upright models), or the left exterior
wall (chest models).

Model Number: 253.

or 970.

Serial Number:

Purchase D_:te:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
FREEZER.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read
product labels for flammability and other warnings.

CHILD SAFETY

• Destroy carton, plastic bags, and aey exterior wrapping
material immediately afte r the freezer is unpacked.
Children should never use these items to play. Cartons
covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch
wrap may become airtight chambers, and can quickly

cause suffocation.

• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause
severe cuts, and destroy finishes if they come in contact
with other appliances or furniture.

• An empty, discarded ice box, refrigerator, or freezer is a
very dangerous attraction to children.

• Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the
shelves dudng shipping. Small objects are a choke

hazard to children.

Remove the door(s) of any appliance that is not in usa,
even if it is being discarded.

Proper Disposal of Your

Refrigerator/Freezer

Risk of child entrapment.

Child entrapment and suffocation are
not problems ofthe past, Junked or
abandoned refrigerators or freezers
are still dangerous -- even if they will
sit for "just a few days," If you are
getting ridof your old refrigerator or
freezer, please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents.

BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR
OLD REFRIGERATOR/FREEZE R:

• Remove
doors.

• Leave she_ves

in place so

children may

not easily

climb inside.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that
safety mechanisms in the design of this freezer will

operate properly.

• Refer to the serial pfete for correct electrical rating.

The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a
three-prong grounding p{ug for your protection against

shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into a
properly grounded three-prong receptacle, protected with
a t 5 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. The
receptacle must be installed in accordance with local

codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician.

Receptacles protected by Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupters (GFIC) are NOT RECOMMENDED. Do not
use an extension cord or adapter plug.

• If voltage varies by t 0% or more, freezer performance
may be affected. Operating freezer with insufficient
power can damage the motor. Such damage is not

covered under the warranty. If you suspect your house

hold voltage is high or low, consult your power company

for testing.

• To prevent the freezer from being turned off
accidentically, do not plug unit into an outlet controlled
by awall switch or pull cord.

• Do not pinch, knot, or bend the cord in any manner.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON FREEZER

For one year from the date of purchase, when this freezer
is operated and maintained according to the instructions
provided in this Owner's Guide, Sears will repair this freezer,
free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

For five years from the date of purchase, when this freezer
is operated and maintained according to the instructions
provided in this Owner's Guide, Sears will repair the sealed
system (consisting of refrigerant,connecting tube, and
compressor), free of charge, if defective in material or
workmanship.

The above freezer warranty applies only to freezers which
are used for storage of food for private household purposes.

FOOD LOSS COVERAGE LIMITATION

If promptly reported to your nearest Sears store or Service
Center, Sears will reimburse you up to a total of $100.00
for the value of food, as verified by Sears, lost while stored
in the freezer when used for private household purposes

as a result of:

• To defrost freezer, always unplug unit first.

• Never unplug the freezer by pullingon the cord.

Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from
the receptacle.

NOTE:Turning the temperature control to OFF turns off the

compressor, b_t does not disconnect the power to the light

bulb or other electrical components.

Avoid fire hazard or

electric shock. Do not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove

any prong from the power cord.

Grounding

wall_

F Do not, u_llr any

clmu_
cult,

or bypass the
grounding prong.

Powersup ly
cordwi_ _?rong

grounding p_ug

1. Defects that occur during the first year following the date
of purchase.

2. Failure of the sealed refrigeration system (including
refrigerant, connecting tubing, and compressor), due to
defects that occur during the second through fifth year
after purchase. If freezer is used for other than private
household purposes, Sears will not be responsible for
any food loss. Food losses resulting from other than the
above stated defects, such as natural spoilage, power
interruption, inadequate power, manual disconnect of
power supply, fire damage, water damage, theft, etc.,
are beyond our control and are not covered by Sears.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
inc{dental or consequent{al damages, so the above

limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This war-
ranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have
other rights which vary from state to state.

Warranty service is available by contacting the NEAREST
SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT inthe United

States. See the back page of this manual.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Dept. 817WA

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

CANADA --- LIMITED WARRANTY

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Freezers

Sears Canada Inc., warrants every new Kenmore freezer to be free from defects in material or workmanship. What Sears
will do, free of charge, incase of defect:

The Sealed System

(consisting of refrigerant,

evaporator, condenser

and compressor)

All other parts or

adjustments

FIVE (5) YEARS

ONE (1) YEARS

FIVE (5) YEARS

ONE (1) YEARS

FIVE (5) YEARS

ONE (1) YEARS

Normal Responsibility of the Customer

The following items, since they are not manufacturing defects, are not included in the warranty, but are the responsibilityof
the customer:

1) Damage to finish after delivery.

2) Improper power supply, low voltage, or any defects in the house wiring system or appliance not connected
to electric outlet.

3) Replacement of light bulbs.

4) Damage caused by moving the productfrom its edginal installation.

5) Service required as a result of alteration, abuse, fire, floods, or acts of God.

6) Providing adequate air circulation to the refrigerating system.

7) Proper use and care of product as listed in the customer's manual; proper setting of the controls.

If any service is required under this warranty, simply call 1-800-4-MY-HOME s_ (1-800-469-4663).

This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty.The above warranty covers Kenmore Freezers sold and operated in

Canada only and shall not apply ifthe freezer is used for other than domestic purposes.

Sears Maintenance Agreement

Maintain the value of your Kenmore freezer with a Sears Maintenance Agreement.

SEARS CANADA INC. • Toronto, Canada • M5B 2B8

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ThisOwner'sGuideprovidesspecificoperatinginstructions
foryourmodel.Usethefreezeronlyasinstructedinthis
Owner'sGuide,Before starting the freezer, follow these

important first steps.
INSTALLATION

• Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet.
Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.

• For the most efficient operation, the freezer should be
located where surrounding temperatures will not exceed
110°F (43°C).Temperatures of 32°F (0°C) and below will
NOT affect freezer operation. Additional compressor

heaters are not recommended.

• AIIowspacearoundtheunitforgoodaircirculation.
Leave a 3 inch (75 mm) space on all sides of the freezer

for adequate circulation.

Unpaddngand Leveling- UpdghtModels

To Level Chest Models:

If needed, add metal or wood shims between foot pads and
floor.

NOTE: The exterior wails of the freezer may become quite

warm as the compressor works to transfer heat from the

inside. Temperatures as much as 30° F warmer than room

temperature can be expected. For this reason if is particu-

larly important in hotter climates to allow enough space for
air circulation around your freezer.

LEVELING

The freezer must have all bottom corners resting firmly on

a solid floor.The floor must be strong enough to support a
fully loaded freezer. NOTE: it is Very Important for your
freezer to be level in order to function properly. If the
freezer is not leveled during insta!lation, the door may be

misaligned and not close or seal properly, causing cooling,
frost, or moisture problems.

CLEANING

• Wash any removable parts, the freezer interior, and
exterior with mild detergent and warm water, Wipe dry,

Do not use harsh cleaners on these surfaces.

• DOnot use razor blades or other sharp instruments,
which can scratch the appliance surface when removing
adhesive labels, Any glue left from the tape can be

removed with a mixture of warm water and mild deter-
gent, or touch the residue with the sticky side of tape

already removed. Do not remove the serialpate.

_ TOallow doorto
closeand seal properly, CO NOT let

food packages e_lend pa_ the front
ofshelve.

To Level Upright Models:
After discarding crating screws and wood base, use a
carpenter's level to level the freezer from front-to-back.
Adjust the plastic leveling feet in front, _/_bubble higher, so
that the door closes easily when left halfway open.

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